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Chile: 20 years of traveling all year round
December 2025
Anniversary
20 years of traveling all year round – on our trip around the world, we experienced unique things, saw and learned a lot, marveled at magnificent nature, met many warm-hearted people – incredible memories are swirling around in our heads.
Many thanks to all our many virtual travel companions, the good travel acquaintances, and our long-standing friends – we will stay in touch.
Enjoy life in good health and have fun next year!
Chile: Evacuation, Viña Vik & Viñedos De Alcohuaz
November 2025
Border crossing with extensive inspection
We traveled from Argentina to Chile via the Pehuenche Pass. This time, we did not have a digitally completed entry form for food items. Therefore, we had to fill it out directly at the border.
We made the mistake of ticking “no” for all the collective questions. This proved to be our undoing, as the very thorough inspection by the official revealed an open packet of nuts. An additional official
Argentina: memorial stone, campsite & Fiambreria Diapolo
October 2025
100 km drive and only 9 vehicles crossed
From Villa Union in Argentina, we drove over a hundred kilometers south during the day. Along the entire route, we only passed four semi-trucks and five passenger cars. It is interesting to note that on these lonely roads, drivers are even more likely to flash their headlights or wave to greet each other. This is probably because they are aware that they would be heavily dependent on each other in the event of a breakdown.
Argentina: Salta, Tire & Bodegas
September 2025
Trust is good, control is better
In the Supermarket Libertad in Salta, we selected vegetables and fruits, weighed ourselves, glued the price sticker on the plastic bags and wanted to pay at the cash register at the end of our purchases.
Paraguay: Parque Manantial
August 2025
A month's vacation at Parque Manantial, Hohenau, PY
Over the past few weeks, we've had our bodies "caressed" by an osteopath; shopped for sausage and cheese specialties at Don Otto; stocked up
Uruguay: secluded beaches, fresh fish and antique buildings
July 2025
Leisurely winter in Uruguay
No major highlights awaited us after our stay in Switzerland, but the Atlantic coast is still truly beautiful.
Lots of peace thanks to fewer tourists. Temperatures dropped to freezing point at night. We enjoyed the secluded beaches.
In January, the coastal towns are once again overrun by thousands of people.